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LV05 XGE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,864 mi
Last recorded137,864 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XGE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 137,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2024 135,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Jun 2024 135,634 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 131,476 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 126,807 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,903 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 119,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 110,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 110,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 99,809 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 92,220 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt silicon repair to cover (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 92,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm/tiebar (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,298 miles

Offside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

childseat fitted

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2015 65,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

childseat fitted

nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,060 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 38,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,529 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,785 miles

Engine oil needs slight top up

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear washer not working

Service is due

Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,142 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 21,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 13,812 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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LV05 XGE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV05 XGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LV05 XGE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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